CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen3600v VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Westinghouse WGen3600v

Reasons to buy Westinghouse WGen3600v:

  • button icon Quiet Operation
  • button icon Easy to Maintain
  • button icon Camper & RV Ready
  • button icon Long Running Time
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Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator :

  • button icon Ultra-Powerful – At 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts
  • button icon Electric Start
  • button icon Built-in Cold Start Technology for easy starts in cold weather
  • button icon Reliable 717cc V-Twin Champion engine
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen3600v

  • Recoil Start
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen3600v VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WGen3600v by Westinghouse is a lightweight, compact generator ideal for project use, camping, or for home use as an emergency backup during a power outage.

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4650 W.

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 W

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is camp and RV ready.

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator runs for up to 13.5 hours at a time with a 4 gallon (15 L) gasoline fuel tank.

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a recoil start method.

No

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Running Amps. 30A. Peak Amps. 38A.

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

AC: 120V 60 Hz

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

5.9 hp

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

212 cc Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant and cleared for use in all 50 states of the USA.

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Thus generator is EPA Certified

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The cold weather does not affect the start of this generator in anyway thanks to its remote start key fob.

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is very easy to start. You do not have to be a professional to start it: so it's as simple as a push of a button to get it started

Yes

It is easy to start since it has an on and off switch

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4.0 Gallons

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Up to 13.5 Hours

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator features an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

it has a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents engine damage.

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The generator has an emergency lifan engine camping 4-cycle gas powered air cooled OHV engine.

No

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

212cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a digital Hour Meter or voltmeter.

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It operates with as low as 69 dBA volume which is quiet enough not to interrupt an ongoing conversation.

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it is able to power up many appliances at ago such as lights, A/C and others.

Yes

It is multipurpose since it can work on lights, sump pump, refrigerator, security system, window AC, furnace blower.

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The generator is a heavy duty portable generator to handle your power needs and more.

Yes

It is a heavy duty device since it can run high voltage equipments

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is framed for durability.it is made with a long-lasting cast iron sleeve which is very durable.

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil to start

Yes

Electric start

Westinghouse WGen3600v

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This Westinghouse is an open frame generator.

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Two 5-20R 20A 120V Outlets; One TT-30 30A 120V RV Outlet; One L5-30 30A 120V Outlet

Yes

(one)120V 30A (L5-30R), (two) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) locking outlets, (one) 120/240V 50A outlet (14-50R) and (four) 120V 20A GFCI protected household outlets (5-20R).

Portable

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WGen3600v is the reliable and portable way to supply electricity to all of your essential electrical appliances.

Yes

It is a portable machine which makes it easy to be stored and transported

Weight

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

99 lbs

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has double fold-down handles for its flexible transportation/movement

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has 3 year residential warranty with lifetime technical support from the company

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

23.3 x 17.5 x 18.7 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comes With Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil levels are low in order to protect you engine from damage

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

69dBA

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

In the expected price range Several accessories included RV Ready Recoil start CARB Compliant EPA certified Longer runtime

Yes

• It is designed with a lift hook for safe and easy transport, loading and unloading. • it is Ultra-Powerful with 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts which enables it to perform work. • Has a strong and reliable engine of 717cc. • Has covered outlets which includes; One 120V 30A locking, a 120/240V 30A locking, a 120/240V 50A and four 120V 20A GFCI outlets. • Has Portable - Folding handle and never-flat tires for easy transportation. • It is easy to start since you just need to press the on button.

Cons

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

No wheels. No low oil indicator No solar indicator Not dual fuel.

Yes

• It is very heavy and bulky which limits it transportation. • It has no fuel gage. • It is loud during operations

Overall Winner

Draw

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